Chocolate Praline Squares Recipe

Name: Chocolate Praline Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 3/4 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans; 3/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup dark-colored corn syrup; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter; 4 eggs; 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips; finely shredded orange peel (optional); 1 recipe orange cream (optional); 1 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon orange liqueur or 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup dark-colored corn syrup
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
4 eggs
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
finely shredded orange peel (optional)
1 recipe orange cream (optional)
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon orange liqueur or 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1
For crust, stir together flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the 3/4 cup butter until pieces are the size of small peas. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups pecans. Press into a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 325 degree F oven 25 minutes or until light brown.
2
For filling, in a medium saucepan combine light and dark corn syrups, brown sugar, and the 1/4 cup butter. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Beat eggs with an electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Continue beating, slowly adding hot mixture. Stir in 2 cups pecans, peel, and vanilla.
3
Pour filling onto crust. Sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack; chill to store. To serve, cut into squares. If desired, serve with Orange Cream and additional finely shredded orange peel.
4
Orange Cream: Combine 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons dairy sour cream; beat until mixture starts to thicken. Add 1 tablespoon orange liqueur or 1/2 teaspoon orange extract, 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat on low speed just until soft peaks form (tips curl).

2437

kcal

Calories

168

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Praline Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Praline Squares

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